Curated OER
Graphs
In this algebra worksheet, learners solve linear equations through graphing and quadratic equations through factoring. There are 4 questions dealing with systems of equations.
Curated OER
Discriminating Against the Zero
Students explore the concept of quadratic equations. In this quadratic equations lesson, students find the roots or zeros of quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. Students give examples of functions with 2 real,...
Texas Instruments
Math TODAY for TI-Navigator System - Is Leisure Time Really Shrinking?
High schoolers organize data from the USA TODAY Snapshot, "Is leisure time really shrinking?" into two scatter plots and determine the quadratic model for each scatter plot. They determine if these graphs intersect and learn the concept...
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Math TODAY for TI-Navigator System - Humidity Makes Air Feel Even Hotter ? Part II
Learners explore quadratic and cubic functions that will model the relationship between air temperature and heat index at fixed relative humidity values. They also make generalizations and apply the findings using their TI-83 Plus or...
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Academic Algebra II - 1st Semester Exam
In this solving quadratic equations worksheet, high schoolers solve 60 multiple choice and short answer problems. Students complete the square, factor, multiply, and solve quadratic equations.
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Graphical Analysis of a Graphical Analysis of a Function
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students analyze the graphs of two functions by determining the functional value from the graph and given the functional value, determine the x value. The one page worksheet contains nine...
EngageNY
Polynomial, Rational, and Radical Relationships
This assessment pair goes way beyond simple graphing, factoring and solving polynomial equations, really forcing learners to investigate the math ideas behind the calculations. Short and to-the-point questions build on one another,...
Shodor Education Foundation
InteGreat
Hands-on investigation of Riemann sums becomes possible without intensive arithmetic gymnastics with this interactive lesson plan. Learners manipulate online graphing tools to develop and test theories about right, left, and...
EngageNY
Modeling with Polynomials—An Introduction (part 2)
Linear, quadratic, and now cubic functions can model real-life patterns. High schoolers create cubic regression equations to model different scenarios. They then use the regression equations to make predictions.
Curated OER
System of Two Quadratic Inequalities
Students set up and solve a system of quadratic inequalities related to real-world situations.
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Effects of Parameter Changes
Students define properties of a quadratic equation. In this algebra lesson, students graph and factor quadratic functions. They write equations for polynomials, given a graph.
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Properties of a Parabola
In this algebra worksheet, students identify the properties of a parabola. They factor and graph quadratic equations. There are 18 questions.
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Quadratic Equations
Tenth graders review algebraic methods of solving quadratic equations. Students discuss several methods of solving quadratic equations. They practice factoring and finding the roots of an equation for solving. A calculator is used to...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Explore the Transformations of Linear and Absolute Value Functions Using Graphing Utilities
Students explore the concept of transformations. For this transformation instructional activity, students use an applet that is an interactive absolute value graph applet. Students manipulate the applet to examine the change...
Alabama Learning Exchange
There's Gold in Them There Hills
Need to build a laser fence on Mars? For this cute maximizing-area lesson, young explorers pretend to be prospectors on Mars and must determine the best way to use 20 meters of fencing in order to maximize their area. In addition,...
Inside Mathematics
Population
Population density, it is not all that it is plotted to be. Pupils analyze a scatter plot of population versus area for some of the states in the US. The class members respond to eight questions about the graph, specific points and...
Curated OER
Logistic Growth Model, Explicit Version
Via the concrete setting of estimating the population of the US, your algebra learners are introduced to a logistic growth model. Comparing and contrasting logistic, exponential, linear and quadratic models, to see which fits the data...
EngageNY
The Special Role of Zero in Factoring
Use everything you know about quadratic equations to solve polynomial equations! Learners apply the Zero Product Property to factor and solve polynomial equations. They make a direct connection to methods they have used with quadratic...
EngageNY
Obstacles Resolved—A Surprising Result
The greater the degree, the more solutions to find! Individuals find the real solutions from a graph and use the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra to find the remaining factors.
Curated OER
Finding Patterns and Graphing Functions
Pupils investigate patters for area and perimeter. In this Algebra I/Geometry lesson, students explore two different patterns as they write a formula for the nth term of each pattern. Pupils graph their results and determine if the...
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Lesson 1: Exploring Quadratic Graphs
Students, using a specified website, plot quadratic curves to distinguish how different values of a affect a graph. They investigate how the constant and the absolute value of a function affects the graph. They identify the parabola...
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Discriminant Testing
The class works to identify solutions using the discriminant.They use part of the quadratic formula to find the number of solutions a quadratic equation will have. They calculate how-many times the quadratic function will cut the x-axis....
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Parabola with Horizontal Directrix
Students find the vertex, directrix, and focus of a parabola. They graph parabolic functions and solve application problems involving parabalas.
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Writing Exponential Functions Based on Data
Give your class a concrete example of exponential growth and decay using this hands-on activity. These Algebra II lessons allow for the exploration of exponential growth and decay models, as well as the discovery of the patterns of...